Walk this way ...

richiedean

Walk this way ...

Another inspirational walk …...
After being on top of the world, I delved down into this conifer forest to walk on fallen pine needles, ‘twas like walking on a very soft and springy carpet …... any noise was absorbed by it, making it a silent and very peaceful place …....... :))

Copyright 2009 Richie Dean

Machynlleth, Snowdonia National Park, Wales, UK

Photoshop and PhotoArtMaster

3 images blended together using
Layer masks
Blending modes
Adjustment layers
Filters and tools

This work has been featured in
Forests
Impressionist Art
Your Magic Place

Walk this way ... belongs to the following groups:

Complex Simplicity of Art, Day Hikes , Digital Art Compilations (No Nudity Allowed), Dimensions, Dream and Fantasy Art (photo manipulation, 3d, painting and digital painting), Forests, IPA -International Photographers Alliance, Landscape Photography, National Parks of the World, Nature's Wonders, PixElations - The Art of Photoshop, Scenery, Shameless Self-Promotion, The true beauty, Trees - 2 images per day with trees as the focal point, UK National Parks, United Kingdom, Wales, Rich in Beauty and Your Magic PLACE Available for sale as

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Walk this way ... by richiedean
Walk this way ... by richiedean
  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    beautiful work richie!

  • richiedean replied

    Hey, thank you mags ….. :))

  • Lucertola

    Lucertola

    Wow. What a landscape & spirit!

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Lucertola, I’m passionate about being out and amongst it …. :))

  • Chris Clark

    Chris Clark

    gorgeous piece of art work Ritchie

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Chris ….. !!

  • Stephen  Van Tuyl

    Stephen Van Tuyl

    Beautiful composition!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Stephen, thanks ….. !!

  • DiEtte Henderson

    DiEtte Henderson

    Lovely, great effect as well!

  • richiedean replied

    Many thanks DiEtte …......... :))

  • Nori Bucci

    Nori Bucci

    Richie…this is so beautiful!!! I’ve been struggling the past few days over which one of your images to purchase first…..I’ve just decided, this one’ll be it :) Absolutely gorgeous work Richie.

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you very much Nori, it pleases me no end, to know that my work is going to someone that I have great admiration for …. thanks again …........... :))

  • Dragan Petrovic

    Dragan Petrovic

    SoOOOoooogood.

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you lw ….... !!

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    Very enchanting- such a mystical air to your work x

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Anita, perhaps I’m living in a dream world …..... :))

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    Wow. Looks like a painting or fairyland…lol. Love the lighting and treatment. Well done.

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Elana, yeah, painting’s the one to go for, I think …..... :))

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    This is so soft and gorgeous, stunning work!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi dd, thank you …... :))

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    Oh now this is so cool Richie..
    Chuck..

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Chuck …... !!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    So clever. Beautifully put together.

  • richiedean replied

    high praise indeed !!
    thanks Rosalie ….. :))

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    Beautiful work Richie…great comp and tones

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Ana, I had to do a serious bit of cropping on it until I was happy …... :))

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Oh now you’re really showing off!! This is gorgeous!! I wanna be there!!

  • richiedean replied

    Well, thanks Jan, that’s really encouraging ….. :))

  • Anne Smyth

    Anne Smyth

    lovely work

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Anne, thank you …..... :))

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    This is gorgeous Richie , beautifl work and a fav .

  • richiedean replied

    thanks for the fave Irene, glad you like it …...... :))

  • Susan King

    Susan King

    stunning work Richie – like the deer in the distance

  • richiedean replied

    thanks Susan, I put the deer in, to enforce the peacefullness of the forest ….......... :))

  • Braedene

    Braedene

    I wish I could create work like this. Absolutely love it. What a superb and beautful forest walk and such a gorgeous way to enhance it. A favourite. Liz

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Liz, thanks for your very encouraging comments …......... :))

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    So soft, so beautiful, like a painting

  • richiedean replied

    I’m happy to know you like it kala …........ :))

  • Lynn Stratton

    Lynn Stratton

    The title is great, i could walk that way anytime. What an absolutely gorgeous place! Love the deer in the middle of the path.

  • richiedean replied

    peace and quiet, the sweet smell of pine, not a breath of wind …...
    they all add up to an enjoyable hike ….......
    Thank you Lynn …...... :))

  • Imber

    Imber

    This is brilliant!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Imber, it’s a wonderful place alright …............. :))

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Fabulous work Richie!! Just magic!! Love the little deer in the distance!! :o)

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers blossom, I put the deer there to portray the peace and quiet …....

  • maggiebarra

    maggiebarra

    a beauty

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you maggie …............... :))

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Thinking I need to revisit Snowdonia, this is a beauty, fav for me :)) Enchanting

  • richiedean replied

    Me too V, cant wait for spring to get some camping done …....
    thank you …............... :))

  • Leslie  Battjes

    Leslie Battjes

    I’ve really enjoyed your work lately…love the textures and the soft, muted tones. Really nice! :)

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks very much Leslie, it must be the effect that winter’s having on me …......... :))

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

    excellent work

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Gary .!

  • cdwork

    cdwork

    Fantastic stuff

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you very much Chrissy …....... :))

  • Holly Kempe

    Holly Kempe

    Oh my! Simply beautiful! You never cease to amaze…..

  • richiedean replied

    I hope to keep it that way Holly, thank you ….:))

  • Philippe Sainte-Laudy

    Philippe Saint...

    So nice .. a wonderful shot!!!!

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Philippe …. !

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Great treatment, has a light airy feel

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    stunning image :)

  • Paul Woloschuk

    Paul Woloschuk

    A fantastic piece of work!

  • Mary Rushton

    Mary Rushton

    Beautiful (and walking on a carpet of pine needles is a very special experience).

  • richiedean replied

    Too true Mary, if I’d packed my sleeping bag I would have stayed overnight …...............
    thank you ….............. :))

  • JennyDean

    JennyDean

    just lovely.

  • richiedean replied

    Hello Jenny and thank you …........ :))

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Beautiful beautiful scene, Richie!

  • richiedean replied

    thanks Mel, it’s a great place to set your mind free …............ :))

  • Teresa P. Pelaez

    Teresa P. Pelaez

    Amazinf scene richiedean, congratulations.

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Teresa, thank you, I like the loose style that you use in your work ….......... :))

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    stunning

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Linda ….............. :))

  • capecodart

    capecodart

    Beauty and the exceptional work!

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers CC …... !!

  • bevanimage

    bevanimage

    Beautiful, Richie, like a fairytale scene. Is that Bambi I see…...? congrats on your feature.

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Bevan, could well have been Bambi ….... just an indication of tranquility really ..................

  • Stephen Vecchiotti

    Stephen Vecchi...

    Very nice effect with the blending of images. Looks like a dream image.

  • richiedean replied

    I think it must be the painter within me, cheers Stephen ….....

  • julie08

    julie08

    Great work:)

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Julie, thank you …............. :))

  • Jeremy Owen

    Jeremy Owen

    Love this – such atomosphere :)

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers mate …............... !!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely work

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Antanas …........ !!

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    I could have broken the silence with my chainsaw Richie mate, but it would have ruined this amazing piece :)

  • richiedean replied

    Cant have you cutting these down Michael, you’ll have to get a trail bike instead …..........

  • PNFdeb

    PNFdeb

    breathtaking

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Debra, thank you very much, its one of my favourite hiking areas …................. :))

  • kilmann

    kilmann

    Poetic and mysterious – just beautiful.

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks for that kilmann …........ !!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    ... its stunning ! I just love it

  • richiedean replied

    glad to hear it Luce, thank you …....... :))

  • everascot

    everascot

    Super work!!!!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Pauline …............. :))

  • linifer

    linifer

    another masterpiece :)

  • richiedean replied

    That’s kind of you linifer, thank you …............... :))

  • jadeast

    jadeast

    Great mood you’ve created here!

  • richiedean replied

    I try to portray my feelings of the time, thanks …..... !

  • Christopher  Ewing

    Christopher E...

    amazing creation, so surreal, excellent composition, this is what i expect from using a program, a whole new creativity.

  • richiedean replied

    working digitally, opens so many doors and allows much more freedom to express what’s in your mind, compared to traditional media …......... thanks ….

  • Cheryl  Lunde

    Cheryl Lunde

    Brilliant work!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Cheryl, thank you …....... :))

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Congratulations on your wonderful feature in Forests

  • richiedean replied

    Very kind of you Sharon, thank you …. :))

  • Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek

    Eva and Klaus ...

    Fantastic work, Richie!!! Instant fav!!

  • richiedean replied

    A huge thanks to both of you ….. :))

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    This is remarkable,

  • richiedean replied

    Glad you like it Ann, thank you ….... :))

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    magical feel to your work ~ this one is stellar ~ xx

  • richiedean replied

    I was influenced by the peace and tranquility of this spot Linda, thank you …........... :))

  • WesternDreamer

    WesternDreamer

    Reminds me very much of the hiking scenery near my home, in the Castle Crags region of Northern California… a truly inviting scene, love the dreaminess about it also! ;~)

  • richiedean replied

    I’m glad to share it with you LaWanda ….... :))

  • Angela Churchill

    Angela Churchill

    This is stunning! Very well done!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Angela, so glad you like it , thank you ….... :))

  • Bruce  Dickson

    Bruce Dickson

    Wonderful!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Bruce, cheers …. !!

  • micmac

    micmac

    So soft and magic…love this!!!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you micmac, so peaceful there …......... :))

  • Tracy Faught

    Tracy Faught

    This is breathtaking! So ethereal and dreamy…and soothing! Great effect here, good work! ;]

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Tracy, I was struck by its calmness and beauty too …... thank you …........... :))

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Oh, Richie, you’re killing me here with these glorious works of art of yours!!! Whatever texture or technique you used … it is perfect for this image!!!!

  • richiedean replied

    Lois, my ego has just landed on the Moon, thank you very much for the boost …............................. :))

  • Lee Anne Kortus

    Lee Anne Kortus

    What a wonderful atmosphere you’ve achieved here! Beautiful!

  • richiedean replied

    Ah yes, peace and tranquility is what I was aiming for Lee Anne,
    thank you …............... :))

  • sundawg7

    sundawg7

    A superbly crafted image. Quite enchanting…like a fantasy land.

  • richiedean replied

    thanks for that sundawg, a small amount of imagination is all it took, cheers ...........

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana GriffinRedbubbley Schweppervescence

    How did I miss this? The deer is a perfectly charming interest point in what is otherwise classic richiedean brilliance.

  • richiedean replied

    I’m glad you found it Rhana, thanks for the very complimentary comment …............ :))

  • linifer

    linifer

    Oh wow!!!! This is so wonderful!!!! oxo

  • richiedean replied

    kind of you lini, thank you ….......... :))

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    Adore this editing style! Beautiful Image!

  • richiedean replied

    Chill …......... thank you Vonne …........ :))

  • Lisa Roberts

    Lisa Roberts

    Beautiful Richie and yes, I’ve been to Machynlleth! I followed a waterfall up a mountain near there once and it was magical
    Lisa x

  • richiedean replied

    Yes Lisa, the area has a lot of magical places, hopefully, I havent discovered them all yet :)) Thank you …....... :))

  • David Clarke

    David Clarke

    This is sublime, Richie, wonderful work!

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers David ….. !!

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    wonderful

  • richiedean replied

    Hi , so glad you like it …......

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    Fantastic Rich, I can see a weary horse and knight in the mist;)

  • richiedean replied

    ‘tis but a curious deer Shanina, full of wonder …........ :))

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    I know the reality….but it’s what I saw lol!

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    W O W
    This is amazing Richie!! Absolutley incredible! Breathtaking and now a fave!!! :)

  • richiedean replied

    very encouraging Vicki, thank you …............ :))

  • PhotosEcosse

    PhotosEcosse

    Breathtaking is an understatement !!
    In a class all of its own !!

  • richiedean replied

    thats very kind of you Barbara, thank you very much ….. :))

  • Tessa Bishop

    Tessa Bishop

    Magical image – instant fave!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Tessa, thank you …........ :))

  • Karen  Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Exquisite image….beautiful work!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Karen, thank you very much for your visit. I have only had time to read your profile description and it sounds idyllic. I shall return to peruse your work later …....... thank you again …........ :))

  • GiGee

    GiGee

    Beautiful, the treatment is perfect

  • richiedean replied

    Hi GiGee, I’m so pleased that you like it …......... :))

  • Mui-Ling Teh

    Mui-Ling Teh

    I love those sunrays; and that painterly effect as usual :)

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks very much Mui-Ling ….......... :))

  • van049

    van049


    BEAUTIFUL WORK MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!xxx

  • richiedean replied

    Why thank you Van ….......... :))

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